Job Details
Job Title: One to One - Teaching Assistant – Progress Engagement Guide (PEG)
Contract type: Full-Time
Salary: £22,070.80
Contract term: Term Time only – Fixed Term
Hours: 35 hours, 8:15 am – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Location: ISP Teynham School, Teynham
About Us
ISP Whitstable is a small, specialised SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Primary school provision dedicated to supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Our school is a safe and nurturing environment where well‑trained, supportive staff use therapeutic and holistic approaches to provide an engaging and inspiring learning experience tailored to each child’s individual journey.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and support one pupil or a small group
- Support the delivery of engaging and effective lessons in line with early years frameworks and curriculum development
- Build positive relationships with children and drive interaction and positive learning outcomes
- Report on children’s progress and concerns and liaise with other staff to ensure children’s needs are met
- Supervise children during non‑classroom time, including extra‑curricular activities and school trips
- Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation
- Set work where appropriate and undertake marking
- Implement attachment and trauma‑informed strategies to support children’s social, emotional and mental health needs
- Participate in school events, extracurricular activities and staff meetings as required
Qualifications and Skills
- A relevant qualification in education or a related field (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma)
- Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for working with children with complex needs
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
Teaching and Learning
- Give teaching and learning the highest priority and develop relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher
- Promote inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extra‑curricular activities
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policies
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with children to adapt to their needs and support their learning
- Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources
Working with Others
- Recognise and respect the role and contribution of other professionals, parents and carers by liaising effectively and working in partnership with them
- Understand their role to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues
- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of children to other staff and professionals so that informed decision‑making can take place on intervention and provision
What we offer
- A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a range of professional opportunities
- An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high‑quality teaching in a safe educational provision
- A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
